Tag: chemistry study tips
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Dipole Moment & Bond Polarity Mnemonics – Easy Tricks to Determine Molecular Polarity
1. Bond Polarity Basics “EN Difference = Dipole Direction” Mnemonic: “The Hungry Atom” (electronegative atom “pulls” electrons toward itself) 2. Dipole Moment (μ) Formula μ = Q × r(charge ×...
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Molecular Orbital Theory (MOT) Mnemonics; Easy Memory Tricks
1. Order of Molecular Orbitals (σ & π) For diatomic molecules (B₂ to N₂) (s-p mixing changes order):Mnemonic: “BON” (B₂, O₂, N₂ have different orders) Mnemonic: 2. Bond Order Formula...
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Ionization Energy Trends: Mnemonics & Exceptions Explained
1. General Trend (Across Periods & Down Groups) Mnemonic:“UP-RIGHT = HIGH FIGHT!” Visual: Imagine a superhero (“HIGH FIGHT!”) flying up and to the right on the periodic table. 2. Exceptions...
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Electron Configuration Rules: Aufbau, Pauli & Hund’s Mnemonics
1. Aufbau Principle (Electron Filling Order) Mnemonic: “Smart People Don’t Fail” Alternative (Diagonal Rule):“1s < 2s < 2p < 3s < 3p < 4s < 3d < 4p < 5s…”(Remember:...
